Hey guys,
I just got this bike last year and it needs some work. I want to spend some money to get it into good condition. What do you think it needs? I will post the before and after pics when it is done.
The bike is a 2001 ZX-7R
16,000mi, Dunlop 208 tires - 190/50 on the rear
Two brothers slip on pipe
aftermarket winscreen, tank pad, signals, undertail, seat (the usual)
Other than that completely stock
I want to get this bike back to its original condition keeping the mechanicals as stock as possible with maybe a few improvements.
Im thinking:
- new sprockets + chain
- New header and pipe (why is it so rusty?) im gonna keep the can i think.
- Total cleaning - its dirty as hell
- stainless steel brake lines
- Check supsension
- Check fork seals
- New spark plugs, fluids, filters, lube
- New maintenance free battery (what kind should i get?)
- carb cleaned
Also, I have a couple of Q's:
- It has some kind of oil leak as you can see on the floor - could this be the clutch oil? I noticed that the clutch oil resovoir (?) next to the handle bars is completely out of oil and the clutch case at the bottom has a small window but i cant see any oil in there. look at the pics and let me know what you think. The oil pan (i think thats what it is) seems to be covered in dirty oil... not sure if this is a sign of a real problem or not.
- My tires seem to be discouloured around the edges but to have lots of tread left. They are brown on the side and blue on the edges of the tread.
Should I get new tires and if so what kind would be good for a beginner ( i dont want the steering to be super sensitive) and super sticky. I dont mind getting new tires every year if they keep me safe.
- I wanted to get a new header... should i get a stock one? i heard they are decent anyways. does anyone know how much a stock header is and if you can get a stainless one that wont rust?
- My suspension seems soft but I dont mind it... is this bad for the bike in any way? I heard that ZX-7R's need to have it replaced or fixed after 10,000mi and my bike has 16,000mi. I doubt it has ever been worked on.
Im taking it in for spring tune up soon so thanks for any advise you can give.
